Overview
- Finland beat host Switzerland 1-0 in sudden-death overtime on Sunday when Konsta Helenius scored 10:42 into the extra period to secure the gold.
- Finland goalie Justus Annunen was pivotal in the final, stopping every shot he faced and helping preserve a shutout that forced the decisive overtime.
- Norway stunned Canada 3-2 in overtime on Sunday with Noah Steen’s winner at 3:32 of the extra session to earn the country’s first-ever top-division World Championship medal.
- Canada finished fourth after a 4-2 semifinal loss to Finland and a late rally in the bronze game that fell short, extending the nation’s medal drought to three straight tournaments.
- Tournament takeaways include the outsized role of 3-on-3 overtime and elite goaltending in deciding games, the impact of staggered NHL arrivals on rosters, Roman Josi’s MVP recognition, and a likely boost to Norwegian hockey development from the surprise bronze.